Lead Capital Project Manager (m/f/d)

• Lead the end-to-end execution of capital projects ranging from approximately $5M to $50M, from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the overall site Capital portfolio.
• Partner with business, operations, engineering, and finance teams to align project objectives with business priorities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
• Drive engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve project performance, mitigate risks, and maximize investment value.
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned across projects.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or Food/Process Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing capital projects within manufacturing, industrial, chemical, food, or related environments.
• Proven success delivering large-scale capital projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, safety, and quality performance.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and stage-gate capital project processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience delivering both brownfield and greenfield manufacturing projects.
• Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact capital investments that support business growth and innovation.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, manufacturing processes, and global stakeholders.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on safety and operational excellence.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global industry leader.

IFF offers an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Accident and disability insurance
• Supplementary long-term care insurance
• Health Benefit allowance for Job Bike lease or preventive care coverage
• EGYM wellpass membership for a wide range of sports and fitness clubs and health offerings Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.